High-throughput screening equipment for dunaliella salina cells
By designing a motor-driven gear system and scraper device, the problem of easy clogging in the Dunaliella salina cell screening device was solved, realizing high-throughput automatic separation and convenient operation of Dunaliella salina cells, and improving screening efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIAXING HECHENG RAW MATERIALS BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
Existing Dunaliella salina cell screening devices are cumbersome to operate and prone to clogging by Dunaliella salina, resulting in slow separation and reduced work efficiency.
A high-throughput screening device for Dunaliella salina cells was designed. The device uses a motor-driven gear system to drive a scraper and a moving plate to automatically clear the filter screen and efficiently separate the Dunaliella salina. The filter screen can be easily replaced through a threaded connection.
It improves the convenience and efficiency of Dunaliella salina cell screening, prevents clogging, simplifies the operation process, and increases work efficiency.
Smart Images
Figure CN224186159U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of Dunaliella salina cell technology, specifically a high-throughput screening device for Dunaliella salina cells. Background Technology
[0002] Dunaliella salina cells are a type of single-celled eukaryotic algae belonging to the phylum Chlorophyta, class Chlorophyta, order Volvoxales, family Dunaliellaceae, and genus Dunaliella. Dunaliella salina cells lack a cell wall, are enclosed by glycoproteins, and exhibit diverse morphologies, commonly including pear-shaped, elliptical, and long-necked bottle-shaped cells. The cells are approximately 14–22 micrometers in length and 3–14 micrometers in width. They primarily reproduce asexually, dividing into two daughter cells along their longitudinal axis when nutrients are plentiful; and sexually when nutrients are insufficient, forming a zygote that develops into a new cell. Dunaliella salina cells are rich in various nutrients, such as proteins, vitamins, and minerals, which are beneficial to human health.
[0003] However, when screening existing Dunaliella salina cells, the Dunaliella salina and culture medium need to be filtered. However, the existing equipment is inconvenient to use and may require repeated filtration. The operation is cumbersome, and the Dunaliella salina may become clogged during filtration, resulting in slow separation and reducing the work efficiency of the staff. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a high-throughput screening device for Dunaliella salina cells to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a high-throughput screening device for Dunaliella salina cells, comprising an outer shell tank, with limiting grooves at both ends of the top of the outer shell tank, a bearing A installed at the bottom of the left limiting groove, a lead screw installed inside the bearing A, a column groove inside the lead screw, a square column sleeved inside the column groove, a movable plate connected to the surface of the lead screw, a rod hole inside the movable plate, two connecting rods fixedly connected to the top of the movable plate, a top cover fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rods, a circular hole B opened at the center of the top of the top cover, a bearing B installed on the top of the top cover, a spur gear installed on the top of the bearing B, a long rod connected to the bottom of the spur gear, a scraper installed at the bottom of the long rod, a support rod installed on the left side of the top cover, a motor installed at the other end of the support rod, and a main gear installed on the output shaft of the motor.
[0006] Preferably, the top cover has round holes A at both ends, the bottom of the top cover is connected to a connecting cylinder, the top of the connecting cylinder has threaded rods at both ends, the surface of the threaded rods is connected to a threaded plate, the bottom of the connecting cylinder has a filter screen, the connecting cylinder is located inside the outer shell tank, the threaded rods pass through the inside of the round holes A, and the top of the threaded rods is threaded to the bottom of the threaded plate.
[0007] Preferably, the lead screw passes through the rod hole and is connected to the movable plate. A fixing rod is installed at the bottom of the right limiting groove, and the fixing rod passes through the rod hole, with the rod hole and the fixing rod being slidably connected.
[0008] Preferably, a column hole is provided on the left side of the top cover, the square column is slidably connected to the column groove, the square column passes through the column hole and is fixedly connected to the main gear, and the main gear meshes with the spur gear.
[0009] Preferably, the top of the top cover has an inlet, the bottom of the spur gear has a locking post, the top of the long rod has a locking groove, the locking post passes through the round hole B and engages with the locking groove, and the bottom of the scraper is in contact with the top of the filter screen.
[0010] This invention provides a high-throughput screening device for Dunaliella salina cells, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0011] Turn on the motor to drive the main gear to rotate. The main gear drives the spur gear to rotate, which in turn drives the long rod to rotate. This causes the scraper to scrape away the accumulated algae on the surface of the filter screen, preventing clogging. At the same time, the rotation of the main gear also drives the square column to rotate. After the lead screw rotates, it drives the moving plate on the surface to move up and down, making it easier to filter out the salt algae inside the connecting cylinder. This makes the device more convenient to use and improves its usability. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the outer shell can structure of this utility model;
[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lead screw structure of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the top cover structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the long rod structure of this utility model.
[0017] In the diagram: 1. Outer shell tank; 10. Limiting groove; 11. Bearing A; 12. Lead screw; 13. Column groove; 14. Square column; 2. Moving plate; 20. Rod hole; 21. Connecting rod; 3. Top cover; 30. Round hole A; 31. Round hole B; 32. Column hole; 33. Bearing B; 34. Spur gear; 35. Long rod; 36. Scraper; 37. Slot; 38. Slot; 4. Connecting cylinder; 40. Threaded rod; 41. Threaded plate; 42. Filter screen; 5. Support rod; 50. Motor; 51. Main gear; 6. Fixed column; 7. Inlet. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.
[0019] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a high-throughput screening device for Dunaliella salina cells, including an outer shell tank 1. Limiting grooves 10 are formed at both ends of the top of the outer shell tank 1. A bearing A11 is installed at the bottom of the left limiting groove 10. A lead screw 12 is installed inside the bearing A11. A column groove 13 is formed inside the lead screw 12. A square column 14 is sleeved inside the column groove 13. A movable plate 2 is connected to the surface of the lead screw 12. A rod hole 20 is formed inside the movable plate 2. Two connecting rods 21 are fixedly connected to the top of the movable plate 2. A top cover 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rods 21. A circular hole B31 is formed at the center of the top of the top cover 3. A bearing B33 is installed on the top of the top cover 3. A spur gear 34 is installed on the top of the bearing B33. A long rod 35 is connected to the bottom of the spur gear 34. A scraper 36 is installed at the bottom of the long rod 35. A support rod 5 is installed on the left side of the top cover 3. A motor 50 is installed at the other end of the support rod 5. A main gear 51 is installed on the output shaft of the motor 50.
[0020] To facilitate disassembly of the connecting cylinder 4 via a threaded connection, in this embodiment, preferably, the top cover 3 has round holes A30 at both ends of its top, the bottom of the top cover 3 is connected to the connecting cylinder 4, the top of the connecting cylinder 4 has threaded rods 40 at both ends, the surface of the threaded rods 40 is connected to threaded plates 41, the bottom of the connecting cylinder 4 has a filter screen 42, the connecting cylinder 4 is located inside the outer shell tank 1, the threaded rods 40 pass through the inside of the round holes A30, and the top of the threaded rods 40 is threadedly connected to the bottom of the threaded plates 41.
[0021] In order to facilitate the vertical displacement of the movable plate 2 driven by the lead screw 12, in this embodiment, preferably, the lead screw 12 passes through the rod hole 20, and the lead screw 12 is connected to the movable plate 2 by the lead screw. A fixing rod 6 is installed at the bottom of the right limiting groove 10, and the fixing rod 6 passes through the rod hole 20, and the rod hole 20 is slidably connected to the fixing rod 6.
[0022] In order to facilitate the meshing of the main gear 51 and the spur gear 34, in this embodiment, preferably, a column hole 32 is provided on the left side of the top cover 3, the square column 14 is slidably connected to the column groove 13, the square column 14 passes through the column hole 32 and is fixedly connected to the main gear 51, and the main gear 51 and the spur gear 34 mesh with each other.
[0023] In order to facilitate the spur gear 34 to drive the scraper 36 to scrape away the blockage of the filter screen 42, in this embodiment, preferably, the top cover 3 has an inlet 7, the bottom of the spur gear 34 is equipped with a locking post 38, the top of the long rod 35 has a locking groove 37, the locking post 38 passes through the round hole B31 and engages with the locking groove 37, and the bottom of the scraper 36 is in contact with the top of the filter screen 42.
[0024] It should be noted that, in the operation of a high-throughput screening device for Dunaliella salina cells, the Dunaliella salina and nutrient solution are first poured into the inlet 7 and flow into the connecting cylinder 4. Then, the motor 50 is turned on, causing the motor 50 to drive the main gear 51 to rotate. Since the main gear 51 meshes with the spur gear 34, the rotation of the main gear 51 simultaneously drives the spur gear 34 and the square column 14 to rotate. The rotation of the square column 14 drives the lead screw 12 to move the moving plate 2 upward. Then, the liquid flows into the outer shell tank 1 through the filter screen 42. The algae adhere to the surface of the filter screen 42. The spur gear 34 drives the long rod 35 to rotate, which in turn drives the scraper 36 to rotate and scrape away the algae, preventing the algae from clogging the filter screen 42. Then, the operator holds the outside of the connecting cylinder 4, rotates the threaded plate 41 to separate it from the threaded rod 40, and moves the connecting cylinder 4 downward to remove it. At the same time, the long rod 35 also moves downward to separate the slot 37 from the locking post 38. Then, the connecting cylinder 4 and the long rod 35 can be removed, and the algae can be poured out. The same process is followed during installation to complete the operation.
[0025] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A high-throughput screening device for Dunaliella salina cells, comprising an outer shell tank (1), characterized in that: The outer shell can (1) has limit grooves (10) at both ends of its top. A bearing A (11) is installed at the bottom of the left limit groove (10). A lead screw (12) is installed inside the bearing A (11). A column groove (13) is opened inside the lead screw (12). A square column (14) is sleeved inside the column groove (13). A movable plate (2) is connected to the surface of the lead screw (12). A rod hole (20) is opened inside the movable plate (2). Two connecting rods (21) are fixedly connected to the top of the movable plate (2). A top cover (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the top of the top cover (3). A circular hole B (31) is opened in the center of the top of the top cover (3). A bearing B (33) is installed on the top of the top cover (3). A spur gear (34) is installed on the top of the bearing B (33). A long rod (35) is connected to the bottom of the spur gear (34). A scraper (36) is installed on the bottom of the long rod (35). A support rod (5) is installed on the left side of the top cover (3). A motor (50) is installed at the other end of the support rod (5). A main gear (51) is installed on the output shaft of the motor (50).
2. The high-throughput screening device for Dunaliella salina cells according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top cover (3) has round holes A (30) at both ends of its top. The bottom of the top cover (3) is connected to a connecting cylinder (4). The top two ends of the connecting cylinder (4) are provided with threaded rods (40). The surface of the threaded rods (40) is connected to a threaded plate (41). The bottom of the connecting cylinder (4) is provided with a filter screen (42). The connecting cylinder (4) is located inside the outer shell tank (1). The threaded rods (40) pass through the inside of the round holes A (30). The top of the threaded rods (40) is threadedly connected to the bottom of the threaded plate (41).
3. The high-throughput screening device for Dunaliella salina cells according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lead screw (12) passes through the rod hole (20) and is connected to the moving plate (2). A fixing rod (6) is installed at the bottom of the right limiting groove (10). The fixing rod (6) passes through the rod hole (20) and is slidably connected to the rod hole (20).
4. The high-throughput screening device for Dunaliella salina cells according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top cover (3) has a column hole (32) on the left side. The square column (14) is slidably connected to the column groove (13). The square column (14) passes through the column hole (32) and is fixedly connected to the main gear (51). The main gear (51) meshes with the spur gear (34).
5. The high-throughput screening device for Dunaliella salina cells according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top cover (3) has an inlet (7) at the top, the bottom of the spur gear (34) is fitted with a locking post (38), the top of the long rod (35) has a locking groove (37), the locking post (38) passes through the round hole B (31) and engages with the locking groove (37), and the bottom of the scraper (36) is in contact with the top of the filter screen (42).